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Fort Miles Historical Area
Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: (302)644-5007
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Lantern Battery Tour
- DATE: March 20, 2010
- TIME: 5 – 6:30 p.m. (1700 – 1830)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light. Discover what it might have been like to defend our coast from a potential night attack during World War II. Limited to 30; pre-registration required. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historical Area. Please pre-register for program by calling (302) 645-6852 or (302) 644-5005. $5 per person
[top]Spring Loaded WWII Games for Kids: Cover & Concealment
- DATE: April 6, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m. (1300-1430)
Ages 10 to 12.
Your child will enjoy Fort Miles fun and games while learning about WWII. These programs begin at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. Limited to 12; pre-registration is required by calling (302) 645-6852. Meet at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. $5 per child, per program
Spring Loaded WWII Games for Kids: Cover and Concealment
- DATE: April 6, 2010
- TIME: 1300-1430 (1 – 2:30 p.m.)
Ages 10 – 12
Enjoy Fort Miles fun and games while learning about WWII. Limited to 12. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per child
Spring Loaded WWII Games for Kids: Code Breakers
- DATE: April 7, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m. (1300-1430)
Ages 10 to 12.
Your child will enjoy Fort Miles fun and games while learning about WWII. These programs begin at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. Limited to 12; pre-registration is required by calling (302) 645-6852. Meet at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. $5 per child, per program
Spring Loaded WWII Games for Kids: Code Breakers
- DATE: April 7, 2010
- TIME: 1300-1430 (1 – 2:30 p.m.)
Ages 10 – 12
Enjoy Fort Miles fun and games while learning about WWII. Limited to 12. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per child
Fort Miles Lantern Tour
- DATE: April 7, 2010
- TIME: 1900 - 2030 (7 – 8:30 pm)
Tour Battery 519 with a costumed interpreter and hear amazing stories about Fort Miles. Limited to 30. For ages 10 and up. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per person
[top]Spring Loaded WWII Games for Kids: Towers and Gunners
- DATE: April 8, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m. (1300-1430)
Ages 10 to 12.
Your child will enjoy Fort Miles fun and games while learning about WWII. These programs begin at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. Limited to 12; pre-registration is required by calling (302) 645-6852. Meet at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. $5 per child, per program
Spring Loaded WWII Games for Kids: Towers and Gunners
- DATE: April 8, 2010
- TIME: 1300-1430 (1 – 2:30 p.m.)
Ages 10 – 12
Enjoy Fort Miles fun and games while learning about WWII. Limited to 12. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per child
Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: April 10, 2010
- TIME: 2 p.m. (1400)
Explore Fort Miles and learn about the role of the coastal defense system during WWII. See the 12-inch gun on this tour led by a historical interpreter in authentic period uniform. Learn the history of the site and the plans to restore Battery 519 and its cantonment. Pre-registration required. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historical Area. Please pre-register for program by calling (302) 645-6852 or (302) 644-5005. $5 per person
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: April 17, 2010
- TIME: 1400 - 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join a costumed interpreter to learn about Fort Miles and Coastal Defense in WWII. See the 12” gun and hear the plans to restore Battery 519 and its cantonment. Limited to 30. For ages 10 and up. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per person
[top]Fort Miles the War Years – Special Event
- DATE: April 24, 2010
- TIME:
Mark your calendars for our annual spring re-enactor event at Fort Miles. Tour Battery 519, experience the sights and sounds of the 3-inch gun demonstration, interact with re-enactors in period uniform, and much more.
[top]Fort Miles: The War Years Special Event
- DATE: April 24, 2010
- TIME: 1000-1600 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Step back in time with reenactors in period uniforms and equipment. See gun drills, firing demonstrations, combat exercises and learn about garrison life at Fort Miles. Special tours of the Battery 519 Museum will be offered ($3 per person).
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: May 15, 2010
- TIME: 1400 - 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join a costumed interpreter to learn about Fort Miles and Coastal Defense in WWII. See the 12” gun and hear the plans to restore Battery 519 and its cantonment. Limited to 30. For ages 10 and up. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per person
[top]World War II Games for Kids
- DATE: May 29, 2010
- TIME: 1400-1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to Fort Miles for fun and to learn about WWII. Conduct concealment exercises, break code or go on a secret mission! Limited to 12. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per child
[top]Fort Miles Lantern Tour
- DATE: May 29, 2010
- TIME: 1900 - 2030 (7 – 8:30 pm)
Tour Battery 519 with a costumed interpreter and hear amazing stories about Fort Miles. Limited to 30. For ages 10 and up. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per person
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: June 12, 2010
- TIME: 1400 - 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join a costumed interpreter to learn about Fort Miles and Coastal Defense in WWII. See the 12” gun and hear the plans to restore Battery 519 and its cantonment. Limited to 30. For ages 10 and up. Meet at the Orientation Building unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. $5 per person
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